Suckers Fishing Guide
Other SpeciesDocumented in 4 lakes across 1 state
Suckers is a rough-fish species — typically common in productive, nutrient-rich lakes, sometimes treated as a management nuisance by anglers targeting game-fish. 4 lakes carry documentation. Suckers is narrowly distributed — only 4 lakes in Minnesota have a documented record. The constraint is usually habitat: cold water, specific depth profile, or river connection.
Rough-fish-dominant lakes are worth checking the phosphorus and chlorophyll-a readings on: a rough-fish-heavy fishery often reflects an underlying nutrient-loading problem in the watershed. Cross-reference the Suckers lake list below against each lake's clarity, phosphorus and algae readings: lakes with low nutrient readings and Suckers documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.
Best Suckers Lakes by Water Quality
Top 50 lakes with suckers, ranked on nutrient and algae readings.
| Rank | Lake | County | State | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Toqua Lake | Big Stone | MN | 9 ft | 15 |
| 2 | Unnamed Lake | Big Stone | MN | 15 ft | 8 |
| 3 | Del Clark Lake | Yellow Medicine | MN | 30 ft | 14 |
| 4 | Hendricks Lake | Lincoln | MN | 9 ft | 18 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes have suckers?
Suckers are documented in 4 lakes: 4 in Minnesota.
What are the best lakes for suckers?
The best suckers lakes by water quality are East Toqua Lake, Unnamed Lake, Del Clark Lake, Hendricks Lake. These lakes carry the lowest nutrient and algae readings among all lakes where suckers have been documented by state DNR surveys.
What other fish are found with suckers?
Suckers are most commonly found alongside black bullhead, black crappie, suckers, walleye, white sucker. These species share similar habitat preferences in the region's lakes.
Other Fish Species in Suckers Lakes
Found together in 4 lakes · 911 total
Found together in 4 lakes · 1,386 total
Found together in 4 lakes · 1,884 total
Found together in 4 lakes · 1,211 total
Found together in 4 lakes · 1,577 total
Found together in 3 lakes · 1,550 total
Fish species from state agency survey, stocking, and public fishing-access records; water-quality readings from the EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys. Species profiles are general reference; always check current state regulations before fishing.